Housebound
adjective
Unable to leave one's home, typically due to illness or disability.
After her surgery, she was housebound for several weeks.
Usage tips
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housebound elderly,housebound patients,housebound individuals
adjective
Unable to leave one's home, typically due to illness or disability.
After her surgery, she was housebound for several weeks.
Usage tips
Neutral
housebound elderly,housebound patients,housebound individuals
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Health
This term is often used in medical contexts to describe patients who cannot leave their home for health reasons.
Many elderly people become housebound after serious health events.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Being housebound can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.
It's important to stay connected with housebound friends through calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Support Needs
Housebound individuals may require special care or services.
Communities often set up support services for housebound people.
Pro Tip 1/3Health
This term is often used in medical contexts to describe patients who cannot leave their home for health reasons.
Many elderly people become housebound after serious health events.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Being housebound can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.
It's important to stay connected with housebound friends through calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Support Needs
Housebound individuals may require special care or services.
Communities often set up support services for housebound people.
Pro Tip 1/3Health
This term is often used in medical contexts to describe patients who cannot leave their home for health reasons.
Many elderly people become housebound after serious health events.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Being housebound can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.
It's important to stay connected with housebound friends through calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Support Needs
Housebound individuals may require special care or services.
Communities often set up support services for housebound people.
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